It’s important to understand how we undertake testing and overall scores and ratings for products on Make Life Click.
These are some of the key elements we consider when reviewing products.
Some of these criteria change based on the product being evaluated.
Some of these criteria also change over time as we develop more advanced testing methodologies.
Overall Ratings and Reviews
All products are given a total rank or review score. This is both a summary of parts of scoring but also includes elements beyond just the core criteria.
Core Criteria for all Reviews
The following are considered for the Core Criteria (CC):
- Build Quality (BQ)
- Value for Money (VFM)
- Features
- Accessories
Headphones
- Bass Response
- Mids Response
- Treble Response
- Soundstage
- Battery Life (Wireless Headphones Only)
- Connectivity
- PRAT (Pace Rhythm & Timing)
Speakers
- Bass Response
- Mids Response
- Treble Response
- Soundstage
- PRAT (Pace Rhythm & Timing)
- Connection Stability (Bluetooth Speakers Only)
Smart Home
- Connection Stability
- Response Speed
- Interoperability
- Accompanying App
FAQ
Why do cheap products get high reviews?
There are times we review cheap or ‘budget’ products. These can often score high and this is based on a Quality to Value ratio (QVR). e.g. A $50 set of ANC headphones may not sound as good, be built as well nor be as comfortable as $400 set of ANC headphones but as the price variation is so different, these two products are given total marks based on their QVR.
QVR includes the CC assessment results and any other testing criteria based on the product being reviewed. e.g. Headphones have sound quality and audio ratings, Cameras have picture and clarity ratings etc.
If the product stands above the competition, performs well in the Core Criteria (CC) assessments and meets sound quality, build quality and rates well for over all Value for Money ratio (VFM) the it can easily achieve a full score. This is based on the overall QVR most of all.
Products Reviewed
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Koss KSC75 Review – The Best Headphones for Beginner Audiophiles (and Gamers) Under $100
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Moondrop Quarks Review – Are They Still the Go-To Budget IEMs?
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TRN ST1 Review – V-Shaped Budget IEMs Worth Trying
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AKG K701 Review – My (P)Reference for Headphones
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Fitbit Charge 5 Review – The Most Comprehensive Fitness Tracker
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Behringer HPS3000 Review – True Budget-Friendly Headphones or Not?
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Audio Technica ATH-M20X Review – Is it Still Worth it in 2023?
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7Hz Salnotes Zero Review – Is this IEM Really Worth the Hype?
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KZ ZST X Review – Is it Unbeatable for its Price?
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TRN MT1 In-Depth Review
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EnSonore Enfokus AI Video Conference Camera Review
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Moondrop Aria Review – Is the Revived Version Any Good?
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EMEET Meeting Capsule – Take Your Online Meetings to the Next Level
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Moondrop CHU Hi-Fi IEM Review – The $20 Budget King?
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Fosi Audio TB10D Amp Review – That Much Power in That?
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Tonor Orca 001 Review – Putting this USB Gaming Microphone to the Test
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Fosi Audio K5 Pro Review – Gaming DAC Amp with Impact
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Maono PD400X Microphone Review – Cheaper Podcasting MV7 Alternative
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CCA CXS Review – Is the Cheapest IEM We’ve Reviewed this Year Any Good?
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FIIL T1 Lite Review – Stunning Sound in an Affordable Package
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Timekettle M3 Review – Translation Earbuds Let You Travel Anywhere
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Ultimea Tapio I Pro Review – Budget Soundbar with Bark
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MLC Best of Awards 2022 – Winners Announced
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iPad Pro 11″ M1 Review – Still Kicking It If you can get a Deal
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Sonos Move Review – Does the Premium Price Bring Premium Sound?
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OneOdio A10 Budget ANC Headphones Review – Updated Model for 2022
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McDodo Wireless Charger Review – MagSafe Ready For Home + Car with LED lights and More
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TourBox Elite Review – The Fidget Cube for Creators
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Maono DM30 Gaming Microphone Review – Seriously Amazing Value for Money
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Allway OE10 Open-Ear Earphones Review – TWS Earbuds That Let The World In
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FiiO KA1 Review – Cracking Little Headphone AMP and DAC
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Xencelabs Pen Tablet Small and Quick Keys review – Real Value for Creatives
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ProtoArc Trackball Mouse Review – EM01 brings LED Lights to Ergonomic Comfort
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Sarevile KH-23 Bluetooth Headset Review – Great Trucker Headset / Call Centre Mic
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KZ-PR1 HiFi IEM Review – Budget Planar In-Ear Monitors With Real Presence
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Soliom s600 4G LTE Solar Powered Security Camera Review – Perfect Tilt & Pan Camera For Remote Locations
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Ulanzi J12 Wireless Microphone Review – Can This Budget Lapel Mic Be Any Good?
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SwitchBot Smart Lock Review – How Many Ways Can You Enter Your House?
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FiFine H8 Headphones Review – Budget Studio Cans Worth The Price?
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Fifine H6 AmpliGame Gaming Headset Review – It Took Me A While Just To Put Them On
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FiiTii HiFiAir Earbuds Review – ANC TWS from Mifo
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Turtle Beach Recon 70 Gaming Headset Review – Budget with Boom?
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SwitchBot Indoor Camera Review [Tilt Pan 2K] – Functionality with Personality
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X-Sense Wi-Fi Smoke Alarm Review [XS01-WT] – Smartphone App Control
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Floodlight Cam Wired Pro Review – Is the Pro Worth the Upgrade?
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KZ VXS True Wireless Earbuds Review – Their Best Effort Yet?
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AOHi MAGCUBE 40W Wall Charger Review – Best Looking USB-C Charger Available
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weLock Touch Fingerprint Door Lock Review – Secure Biometric Entry for your Home
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Hori Xbox Dual-Charging Station Review – Cheap and Effective
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Donner Dobuds ONE Earbuds Review – ANC TWS with Hybrid Drivers
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KZ AS16 Pro Review – Updated IEM Favorite
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X-Sense Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide Detector Review – Safety for your Home
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OneOdio Monitor 80 Headphones Review – Best Budget Studio Headphones IMO
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Carpuride CarPlay Review – 9″ Wireless CarPlay Screen that Works!
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OneOdio A10 Headphones Review – Budget ANC for the Traveler in You
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OneOdio A70 Headphones Review – Big Bass on a Budget
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HAYLOU PurFree BC01 Wireless Bone Conduction Headphones Review – Perfect Sporting Partner
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Bose Home Speaker 500 Review – Solid Performer for any House
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CCA CRA+ Review – Buttery Smooth Bass Response on a Budget
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Sony WH-1000XM5 Review – Did we go backwards?
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Sony ICD-UX570 Digital Voice Recorder Review – You Get What You Pay For
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Abode Security System Review – after 5 Years of Use
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Lenovo Smart Clock Review – Brilliantly Simple
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Fluance Bipolar Surround Sound Speakers Review – Room Filling Sound
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Bose Soundlink Mini II Review – Still the GOAT of Bluetooth Speakers
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Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard Review – Great Tendonitis and RSI Relief
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Bose QC 35 Review – One of the Best Even Now
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Logitech MX Ergo Mouse Review – Perfect for RSI and Tendonitis
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OneOdio Monitor 60 Headphones Review – Too Big or Just Right?
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EVISTR Digital Voice Recorder Review – Mighty and Cheap?
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SuperEQ S1 Review – Great Budget Active Noise Cancelling Headphones
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KZ-ZES Review – what makes this IEM really sing?
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AKG K-92 Review: Good value for money starter Hi-Fi cans
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SuperEQ Q2 Pro earbuds Review – Light + Comfortable
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KZ Zex Pro Review (KZ x Crinacle CRN) – My New Favorite Budget IEM
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CCA C12 Review: Hi-Fi IEM Excellence under $50
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KZ-T10 Headphones Review – Active Noise Cancelling for under $100
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EVC Throttle Controller Review (iDrive) – And Why I Almost Gave it Back
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Black Shark Lucifer T1 Wireless Earbuds Review – Gaming with Lights
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Viomi V3 Max Review – the Best Robot Vacuum Cleaner & Mop?
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CCZ Melody IEM Review – great soundstage but is there more for under $20?
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CCZ Emerald Review – is this hybrid IEM cheap enough?
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KB EAR Robin IEM Review – A powerful hybrid in-ear with the sound of a songbird
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Add Apple Carplay to your Car, Wirelessly – Carlinkit Review
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Dynasty ProAudio WSA-5RP Wireless Surround Sound Review – An Almost Perfect Score
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Haval H6 Review (Ultra) – Just take it for a test drive
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Haval H9 Review – All the Luxury at Budget Prices
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xFyro ANC Pro Review – Battery Life for Days?
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Tin HiFi T5 Review – good, great or not quite?
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CCA CKX Review – Another good 7 hybrid driver packed IEM
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KZ Zax Review – 16 Hybrid Driver IEM from Linsoul – Video
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Nuraphones review – why I sold them and kept my Bose
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New Apple Watch 6 Review with WearOS 7 – Almost Perfect
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SwitchBot Review – How to make old Switches and Buttons smart!
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Philips SHP9500 Headphones Review – Incredible Value
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LinkTap G2 Review – The Best Smart Sprinkler Controller
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Q Acoustics 3010i Review – good things come in small packages